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Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/17/2009 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 205, City Hall
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ZOrd.3-09 A Ordinance adopting the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Racine, WisconsinCommunicationOrdinance adopting the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Racine, Wisconsin The Common Council of the City of Racine, Wisconsin, do ordain as follows: SECTION 1. Pursuant to Section 62.23 of the Wisconsin Statutes, the City of Racine is authorized to prepare and adopt a comprehensive plan as defined in Sections 66.1001(1)(a) and 66.1001(2) of the Wisconsin Statutes. SECTION 2. The Common Council of the City of Racine, Wisconsin, has adopted written procedures designed to foster public participation in every stage of the preparation of a comprehensive plan, as required by Section 66.1001(4)(a) of the Wisconsin Statutes. SECTION 3. The City cooperated with Racine County and SEWRPC to prepare a multi-jurisdictional comprehensive plan for the County that served as a resource in the preparation of the comprehensive plan for the City of Racine, which is documented in a report titled "A Multi-Jurisdictional Comprehensive Plan for Racine County: 2035". SECTION 4. The Plan Commission of the City of Racine, by a majority vote of the entire commission recorded in its official   Action details Not available
09-3984 A claim of Joseph & Shanna HansenClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Joseph & Shanna Hansen for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-23-09: The claim of Joseph & Shanna Hansen, 3447 Daisy Lane, requesting reimbursement of $7,125.26 for cleanup and damages allegedly arising from a sewer backup in their basement after a rain storm on 6-19-9 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-4388 A Communication from the Interim Public Health Administrator requesting permission for the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract and to accept up to $300,000 grant funds from the Water Environment Research Foundation.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Interim Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept up to $300,000 grant from the Water Environment Research Foundation. (Grant Control No. 2009-047) (Res.09-1719) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-23-09: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a $300,000 agreement with the Water Environment Research Foundation (Grant Control No. 2009-047). Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4390 A Communication from Interim Public Health Administrator requesting permission for the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract agreement and to accept additional grant funds of $139,955 from the State of Wisconsin represented by its Division of PublicCommunicationSubject: Communication from Interim Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept additional grant funds of $139,955 from the State of Wisconsin represented by its Division of Public Health of the Department of Health Services. (Grant Control #2009-062) (Res.09-1720) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-23-09: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an amended contract with the State of Wisconsin Division of Public Health of the Department of Health Services for public health emergency response to the H1N1 virus. (Grant Control No. 2009-062). Fiscal Note: The contract is increased in the amount of $139,955. No match required on the part of the City.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4399 A Communication from the Interim Public Health Administrator requesting permission to enter into an amended agreement to accept additional funding from the Division of Public Health, Department of Health Services for the Women, Infants and Children Program.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Interim Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept additional funding from the Division of Public Health, Department of Health Services for the Women, Infants and Children Program. (Grant Control #2006-049) (Res.09-1721) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-23-09: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an amended contract with the Division of Public Health, Department of Health Services for the Women, Infants and Children Program (Grant Control No. 2006-049). Fiscal Note: The contract is increased in the amount of $302,167 that will be based on case load. No match required on the part of the City.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4396 A Proposal from Isthmus Architecture, Inc. for the West Canopy Platform Repair and Restoration at the State Street Depot.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a proposal from Isthmus Architecture, Inc. for the West Canopy Platform Repair and Restoration at the State Street Depot. (Res.09-1731) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-24-09: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with Isthmus Architecture, Inc. West Canopy Platform Repair and Restoration at the State Street Depot, on a time and materials basis at the not-to-exceed cost of $45,350.00, plus reimbursable expenses not-to-exceed $2,650.00, for a total cost not-to-exceed $48,000.00. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services are available in the 2010 Capital Improvement Program. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4410 A Reconsider Resolution 09-1679, dated November 3, 2009, regarding outdoor billboards at 1301 W. 6th Street.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 11th District requesting to reconsider Resolution 09-1679, dated November 3, 2009, regarding outdoor billboards at 1301 W. 6th Street. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-24-09: That Resolution 09-1679, dated November 3, 2009, be rescinded. Further recommends that city staff renegotiate a new billboard lease agreement with Adams Outdoor Advertising for the location at 1301 W. Sixth Street. Fiscal Note: Not applicable at this time. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-14-10: Defer Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-28-10: That the communication be received and filed. FISCAL NOTE: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-4428 A Amend flag policy for the City of Racine.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 5th District wishing to amend the flag policy for the City of Racine. (Res.09-1728) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-24-09: That the flag policy, as approved under Resolution 08-0726 of April 2, 2008, be amended to include flying the flag at half staff for the death of active duty military personnel from Racine County. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-4380 A Communication from the 11th District Alderman requesting to repeal Resolution 1685 of May 26, 1998 and to establish a policy which does not rebate any portion of the reserve "Class B" liquor license fee.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the 11th District Alderman requesting to repeal Resolution 1685 of May 26, 1998 and to establish a policy which does not rebate any portion of the reserve "Class B" liquor license fee. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 11-23-09: That the Communication from the 11th District Alderman requesting to repeal Resolution 1685 of May 26, 1998 and to establish a policy which does not rebate any portion of the reserve "Class B" liquor license fee be deferred. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 12-7-09: That the Communication from the 11th District Alderman requesting to repeal Resolution 1685 of May 26, 1998 and to establish a policy which does not rebate any portion of the reserve "Class B" liquor license fee be deferred, and staff bring a draft policy change for the Committees consideration. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-4391 A (New) Application of Caliente, LLC., Edward W. Scharding, Agent for "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License at 600 Sixth Street. (1st District)CommunicationSubject: (New) Application of Caliente, LLC., Edward W. Scharding, Agent for "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License at 600 Sixth Street. (1st District) Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 11-23-09: That the Application of Caliente, LLC., Edward W. Scharding, Agent for "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License at 600 Sixth Street be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-4394 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting final payment for Contract 49-09 (K9-050), HVAC Upgrades at Wustum Museum by United Mechanical Inc.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting final payment for Contract 49-09 (K9-050), HVAC Upgrades at Wustum Museum by United Mechanical Inc. (Res.09-1724) Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 11-23-09: That the final payment for Contract 49-09 (K9-050), HVAC Upgrades at Wustum Museum by United Mechanical Inc. be approved. Fiscal Note: Funds be applied as follows: $12,400.00 from account 655.988-5010 and $26,045.00 from 655.000.5980 for a total of $38,445.00.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4395 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting change order no. 1 and final payment to Southport Consulting for preparing plans and specifications for HVAC replacement at Wustum Museum.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting change order no. 1 and final payment to Southport Consulting for preparing plans and specifications for HVAC replacement at Wustum Museum. (Res.09-1725) Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 11-23-09: To approve the change order no. 1 and final payment to Southport Consulting for preparing plans and specifications for HVAC replacement at Wustum Museum. Fiscal Note: This would result in an $800.00 increase in costs, total cost $3,300.00. Funds are available from account 655.000.5980.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4397 A Application of Syed Mikhail's Inc., Atif Ali Shaikh, Agent, for a Change of Agent for a Class "A" Fermented Malt Beverage license for 930 Washington AvenueCommunicationSubject: Application of Syed Mikhail's Inc., Atif Ali Shaikh, Agent, for a Change of Agent for a Class "A" Fermented Malt Beverage license for 930 Washington Avenue (1st District) Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 11-23-09: That the Application of Syed Mikhail's Inc., Atif Ali Shaikh, Agent, for a Change of Agent for a Class "A" Fermented Malt Beverage license for 930 Washington Avenue be received and filed Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-4398 A Communication from Alderman Coe wishing to discuss changing the current procedure used for City Watch for new alcohol establishmentsCommunicationSubject: Communication from Alderman Coe wishing to discuss changing the current procedure used for City Watch for new alcohol establishments. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 11-23-09: That the Communication from Alderman Coe wishing to discuss changing the current procedure used for City Watch for new alcohol establishments be deferred and further information obtained. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 12-7-09: That the City Watch be used for all new alcohol establishments within a .2 mile radius of the business. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-4403 A Application of G & M Entertainment, Inc., Robert Granger, Agent "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage & Intoxicating Liquor License for 240 A Main Street. (1st District)CommunicationSubject: (New) Application of G & M Entertainment, Inc., Robert Granger, Agent "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage & Intoxicating Liquor License for 240 A Main Street. (1st District) Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 11-23-09: That the Application of G & M Entertainment, Inc., Robert Granger, Agent "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage & Intoxicating Liquor License for 240 A Main Street be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-4407 A Communication from the Alderman of the 5th District, on behalf of Rosalinda Arredondo (420 Walton Ave) requesting the 2-hour parking restrictions on Walton Avenue be removed.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 5th District, on behalf of Rosalinda Arredondo (420 Walton Ave) requesting the 2-hour parking restrictions on Walton Avenue be removed. Recommendation on 01-18-10: Defer Recommendation on 02-15-10: All parking restrictions in the 400 block of Walton Avenue be removed. Fiscal Note: There is a nominal cost to remove these signs.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4408 A Communication from the Alderman of the 5th District, on behalf of PJ Habetler III (2612 Green Street) requesting a four-way stop at the corner of Green and Augusta due to several accidents he has observed, and the difficulty seeing around parked cars whilCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 5th District, on behalf of PJ Habetler III (2612 Green Street) requesting a four-way stop at the corner of Green and Augusta due to several accidents he has observed, and the difficulty seeing around parked cars while turning. Recommendation: Receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-4409 A Communication from the Alderman of the 5th District, on behalf of Gary Czechowicz (1064 Geneva St) requesting the bus stop be moved from the southwest corner of Goold and Geneva to the southeast corner.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 5th District, on behalf of Gary Czechowicz (1064 Geneva St) requesting the bus stop be moved from the southwest corner of Goold and Geneva to the southeast corner. Recommendation: Approve moving the bus stop to the southeast corner of Goold and Geneva. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
09-4386 A Cornelius HOME requestCommunicationSubject: Request of Michael Cornelius for additional HOME Housing Investment Partnerships funds. (Res.10-1842) Recommendation of the Community Development Committee on 1-07-2010: That a mortgage loan in an amount up to $40,000 at zero percent interest with payment deferred for fifteen years from the time of closing and no prepayment penalties, be made for rehabilitation of 1515 Taylor Avenue, Racine subject to the following conditions: no outstanding liens or judgments on the property; no delinquent property taxes; good credit; property insurance in force at least equal to the amount of all mortgages on the property; rents to remain affordable under the federal HOME Housing Investment Partnerships program regulations; and all funds to be invested in improvements to the property. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds for this request.Referred  Action details Not available
09-4365 A claim of Northeastern Development, LLCClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Northeastern Development, LLC for consideration. Recommendation to the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-09-09: That the claim of Northeastern Development LLC be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4251 A Communication from the Grants Facilitator requesting permission to apply for the Brownfields Job Training Grant (Grant Control No. 2009-066) through the Environmental Protection Agency. The grant is in the amount of $200,000 over a two year period.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Grants Facilitator requesting permission to apply for the Brownfields Job Training Grant (Grant Control No. 2009-066) through the Environmental Protection Agency. The grant is in the amount of $200,000 over a two year period. (Res.09-1712) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-09-09: Permission be granted for the Grants Facilitator to apply for the Brownfields Job Training Grant (Grant Control No. 2009-066) through the Environmental Protection Agency. The grant is in the amount of $200,000 over a two year period. Fiscal Note: No hard match is required, however a soft match is recommended.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4252 A Communication from the Grants Facilitator requesting permission to apply for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 2009 Healthy Homes Demonstration Program (Grant Control No. 2009-065). The grant is in the amount of $875,000 with a projectCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Grants Facilitator requesting permission to apply for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 2009 Healthy Homes Demonstration Program (Grant Control No. 2009-065). The grant is in the amount of $875,000 with a project period of three years. (Res.09-1713) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-09-09: Permission be granted for the Grants Facilitator to apply for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 2009 Healthy Homes Demonstration Program (Grant Control No. 2009-065). The grant is in the amount of $875,000 with a project period of three years. Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4329 A Communication from Carlos Mireles of Wisconsin Thunder wheelchair basketball team requesting to waive the fee for the use of Dr. Bryant Community Center three or four times between November 2009 and February 2010.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Carlos Mireles of Wisconsin Thunder wheelchair basketball team requesting to waive the fee for the use of Dr. Bryant Community Center three or four times between November 2009 and February 2010. (Res.09-1707) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-09-09: To waive the fee for the use of Dr. Bryant Community Center three or four times between November 2009 and February 2010 and to work with the Park & Recreation Department for the use of other facilities as well. Fiscal Note: The rental fee for the Dr. John Bryant Center is $64.00 per hour (weekend fee).Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4332 A claim of Caroline StephensClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Caroline Stephens for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-09-09: The claim of Caroline Stephens, 4811 Emstan Hills Road, #203 requesting reimbursement in the amount of $189.18 for repairs to her vehicle which was allegedly vandalized while it was in the impound lot be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4339 A settlement of the lawsuit "Clara Bridgeman v. City of Racine"CommunicationSubject: Communication from the City Attorney wishing to discuss settlement of the lawsuit filed in Racine County as Case No. 08-CV-1599, Clara Bridgeman v. City of Racine, et al. (Res.09-1711) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-09-09: To approve a negotiated settlement in the amount of $33,000 in Case No. 08-CV-1599, Clara Bridgeman v. City of Racine, et al. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds in Account 101.990.5910, Judgments and Claims for settlement.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4340 A claim of Scott TuskaClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Scott Tuska for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-09-09: The claim of Scott Tuska, 1532 Bryn Mawr Avenue, requesting reimbursement in the amount of $500.00 for a bicycle that was allegedly stolen after being found in the middle of the street by a police Officer during an unrelated investigation, be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4341 A claim of Celeste BalcerClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Celeste Balcer for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-09-09: The claim of Celeste Balcer, 3330 Southwood Drive, requesting reimbursement in the amount of $50,000.00 for injuries arising out of an alleged accident involving a snowplow on Goold Street near the intersection of Blake Avenue on February 21, 2009, be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4343 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to apply for a grant from Wisconsin Coastal Management (City Grant Control # 2009-072) for North Beach mats.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to apply for a grant from Wisconsin Coastal Management (City Grant Control # 2009-072) for North Beach mats. (Res.09-1710 Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-09-09: Permission be granted for the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services to apply for a grant from Wisconsin Coastal Management (City Grant Control # 2009-072) for North Beach mats. Fiscal Note: There will be a $26,675 match on the part of the City.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4347 A Apply for and accept a three-year 2010 Beat Patrol Grant (Grant Control No. 2009-074).CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Chief of Police requesting permission to apply for and accept a three-year 2010 Beat Patrol Grant (Grant Control No. 2009-074). (Res.09-1709) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-09-09: Permission be granted for the Chief of Police to apply for and accept a three-year 2010 Beat Patrol Grant (Grant Control No. 2009-074). Fiscal Note: A hard match of $33,976 is required.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4348 A 2010 Operating Plan - BID No. 1 (Downtown Racine)CommunicationSubject: The Director of City Development submitting a communication from Business Improvement District No. 1 - Downtown Racine submitting its proposed 2010 Operating Plan and special assessments. (Res.09-1714) Recommendation to the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-09-09: To approve the Business Improvement District No. 1 - Downtown Racine proposed 2010 Operating Plan and special assessments as presented. Fiscal Note: The $208,801 in special assessments will be placed on the 2009 property tax bills.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4355 A NSP Budget revisionCommunicationSubject: Request of the Assistant Director of City Development to revise the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) budget. (Res.09-1715) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-09-09: To approve the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) budget as presented. Fiscal Note: The budget total remains the same with changes between line items for new construction and rehabilitation.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4382 A (Direct Referral) Communication received through the Office of the Mayor requesting consideration of a modification to the Racine Area Intergovernmental Sanitary Sewer Service, Revenue Sharing, Cooperation and Settlement Agreement.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication received through the Office of the Mayor requesting consideration of a modification to the Racine Area Intergovernmental Sanitary Sewer Service, Revenue Sharing, Cooperation and Settlement Agreement. (Res.09-1708) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-09-09: Recommend that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign the modified Racine Area Intergovernmental Sanitary Sewer Service, Revenue Sharing, Cooperation and Settlement Agreement following Racine Wastewater Commission approval. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4270 A Amendment No. 1 to State Project ID: 2350-13-00/70 - State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Graef Anhalt Schloemer & Associates, Inc. for professional designCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting Amendment No. 1 to State Project ID: 2350-13-00/70 - State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Graef, Inc. for professional design engineering services for reconstructing Douglas Avenue (Hwy. 32) from Goold Street to Three Mile Road. (Res.09-1704) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-10-09: That Amendment No. 1 to State Contract ID: 2350-13-00/70, Douglas Avenue (Hwy. 32), Goold Street to Three Mile Road, Graef, Inc., consultant, be approved in the amount of $208,004.91, with the City's share being $52,001.23 and the State's share being $156,003.68. Further recommend that funding to defray the cost of the City's share of these professional services be appropriated from Account 989.908.5110, Douglas avenue - Goold to Three Mile. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4297 A Final payment on Contract 33-09 (K9-034), Roof Replacement at Fire Station No. 7, Carlson Racine Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc., contractor.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 33-09 (K9-034), Roof Replacement at Fire Station No. 7, Carlson Racine Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc., contractor. (Res.09-1696) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-27-09: Defer Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-10-09: The work done by Carlson Racine Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. under Contract 33-09 (K9-034), Roof Replacement at Fire Station No. 7, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $136,985.00. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 09-1393, dated May 6, 2009.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4336 A Close off south sidewalk of Rupert Boulevard from Chicago Street west to the cemetery during the winter.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Ann Yehle, McKinley Middle School Directing Principal, requesting to close off the south sidewalk of Rupert Boulevard from Chicago Street west to the cemetery during the winter. (Res.09-1692) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-10-09: That Racine Unified School District be granted permission to close the sidewalk on Rupert Boulevard fronting McKinley Middle School from December 1, 2009 to April 1, 2010 with the requirement that Racine Unified School District holds the City of Racine harmless from any and all injuries caused by conditions of the sidewalk related to this closure. Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine in granting this permission.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4344 A Amendment No. 3 to Contract 10-08 (K8-011), Professional Services - Central Heating Plant Structural Slab and Wall Restoration, Arnold & O'Sheridan, Inc., consultant.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Amendment No. 3 to Contract 10-08 (K8-011), Professional Services - Central Heating Plant Structural Slab and Wall Restoration, Arnold & O'Sheridan, Inc., consultant. (Res.09-1703) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-10-09: That Amendment No. 3 to Contract 10-08 (K8-011), Professional Services - Central Heating Plant Structural Slab and Wall Restoration, Arnold & O'Sheridan, Inc., consultant, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $3,200.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 988.220.5030, CHP-Structural Repairs. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4358 A Change Order No. 2 on Contract 51-09 (K9-052), 2009 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase II, AZAR, LLC., Contractor.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting Change Order No. 2 on Contract 51-09 (K9-052), 2009 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase II, AZAR, LLC., Contractor. (Res.09-1702) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-10-09: That Change Order No. 2 to Contract 51-09 (K9-052), 2009 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase II, AZAR LLC, contractor, as submitted, be approved that will provide a time extension until November 13, 2009 to complete this contract. Fiscal Note: There will be no change in contract price as a result of this change order.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4360 A Final payment on Contract 31-09 (K9-032), Memorial Hall Exterior Restoration, RAM Construction Services, contractor.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 31-09 (K9-032), Memorial Hall Exterior Restoration, RAM Construction Services, contractor. (Res.09-1699) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-10-09: The work done by RAM Construction Services under Contract 31-09 (K9-032), Memorial Hall Exterior Restoration, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $57,838.50. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 09-1489, dated July 7, 2009.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4362 A Turn down the request by WisDOT to install sidewalks on ARRA State ProjectCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/ Engineering requesting the City of Racine turn down the request by WisDOT to install sidewalks on ARRA State Project ID: 2703-00-00 South Memorial Drive - Chicory Road to City limits. (Res.09-1700) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-10-09: That the City not install sidewalks along S. Memorial Drive from Chicory Road north to the city limits for the following reasons: A. Lack of continuity. Sidewalks do not exist on Chicory Road north of the city limits nor on S. Memorial Drive. B. Construction of sidewalks exceeds 20% of the project cost. The estimated cost of installing sidewalks is $150,000.00. C. Lack of pedestrians within this industrial park. Fiscal Note: By denying the installation of sidewalk, there will be no cost to the City of Racine.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4363 A Pave alley bounded by Charles Street, Eighth Avenue, South Street and North Street with Portland Cement Concrete.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer recommending that the alleys bounded by Charles Street, Eighth Avenue, South Street and North Street be paved with Portland Cement Concrete. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-10-09: That a public hearing be held for the paving of the alleys bounded by Charles Street, Eighth Avenue, North Street and Shoreland Drive and Charles Street, Eighth Avenue, Shoreland Drive and South Street. Fiscal Note: These are assessable alley projects and, therefore, all costs will be paid for by the abutting property owners.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4364 A Change Order No. 1 to Contract 31-09 (K9-032), Memorial Hall Exterior Restoration, RAM Construction Services, contractor.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Change Order No. 1 to Contract 31-09 (K9-032), Memorial Hall Exterior Restoration, RAM Construction Services, contractor. (Res.09-1698) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-10-09: That Change Order No. 1 on Contract 31-09 (K9-032), Memorial Hall Exterior Restoration, RAM Construction Services, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the deduct amount of $11,486.50. Fiscal Note: Change Order No. 1 will result in a decrease in contract price.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4367 A Change Order No. 1 to Contract 56-09 (K9-057), Safety Building - EIFS Cladding Project, Camosy, Inc., contractor.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Change Order No. 1 to Contract 56-09 (K9-057), Safety Building - EIFS Cladding Project, Camosy, Inc., contractor. (Res.09-1701) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-10-09: That Change Order No. 1 to Contract 56-09 (K9-057), Safety Building-EIFS Cladding Project, Camosy, Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved that will provide a time extension until May 1, 2010 to complete this contract. Fiscal Note: There will be no change in contract price as a result of this change order.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4373 A Final payment on Contract 46-09 (K9-047), Roof Replacement at DPW Equipment Maintenance Garage and Central Heating Plant, Carlson Racine Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc., contractor.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 46-09 (K9-047), Roof Replacement at DPW Equipment Maintenance Garage and Central Heating Plant, Carlson Racine Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc., contractor. (Res.09-1697) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-10-09: The work done by Carlson Racine Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. under Contract 46-09 (K9-047), Roof Replacement at Equipment Maintenance Garage and Central Heating Plant, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $20,810. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 09-1450, dated June 16, 2009.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4376 A Final payment on Contract 4-09 (K9-004), PS - Reroof Central Heating Plant, Equipment Maintenance Garage, and Tyler Domer Community Center, Industrial Roofing Services, Inc., consultant.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 4-09 (K9-004), Professional Services - Reroof Central Heating Plant, Equipment Maintenance Garage, and Tyler Domer Community Center, Industrial Roofing Services, Inc., consultant. (Res.09-1695) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-10-09: The professional services provided by Industrial Roofing Services, Inc. under 4-09 (K9-004), Professional Services - Reroof Central Heating Plant, Equipment Maintenance Garage and Tyler-Domer Community Center, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $9,400.00. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 09-1192, dated January 20, 2009.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4377 A Final payment on Contract 56-08 (K8-066), PS - Roof Replacement at Fire Station No. 7, Industrial Roofing Services, Inc., consultant.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 56-08 (K8-066), Professional Services - Roof Replacement at Fire Station No. 7, Industrial Roofing Services, Inc., consultant. (Res.09-1694) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-10-09: The professional services provided by Industrial Roofing Services, Inc. under 56-08 (K8-066), Professional Services - Roof Replacement at Fire Station No. 7, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $14,000.00. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 08-0988, dated September 2, 2008.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4383 A State/Municipal agreement for State Street Streetscaping from N. Memorial Drive to LaSalle StreetCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/ Engineering submitting a State/Municipal agreement for State Street Streetscaping from N. Memorial Drive to LaSalle Street, State ID: 2290-12-71. (Res.09-1705) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-10-09: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a 2-party agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for Construction of Streetscape Elements on State Street (STH 38) from N. Memorial Drive to LaSalle Street, State Project ID: 2290-12-71, be approved in the amount of $500,000.00 with the City’s share being 20%, or $100,000.00 and the State’s share being 80%, or $400,000.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the City’s share of this project will be provided in the 2010 Capital Improvement Program. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4384 A State Project Agreement for 7th Street Streetscaping from Marquette Street to Main StreetCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/ Engineering submitting a State Project Agreement for 7th Street Streetscaping from Marquette Street to Main Street, State Project ID: 2440-07-71. (Res.09-1706) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-10-09: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a 2-party agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for Construction of Streetscape Elements on Seventh Street (STH 20) from Marquette Street to Main Street, State Project ID: 2440-07-71, be approved in the amount of $625,000.00 with the City’s share being 20%, or $125,000.00 and the State’s share being 80%, or $500,000.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the City’s share of this project will be provided in the 2010 Capital Improvement Program. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4385 A Request to participate in joint grant application for stimulus funding for energy savings measures.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Office of Energy Independence asking if the City wishes to participate in a joint grant application for stimulus funding for energy savings measures. (Res.09-1693) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-10-09: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to participate with other Wisconsin governmental agencies for the submittal of an EECBG proposal to the Federal government. This grant will be a cooperative venture among a number of Wisconsin governmental entities which will seek a Federal stimulus grant up to $75,000,000.00. Potential purposes for these grant funds are to improve the energy efficiency of government buildings, use of renewable energy at government facilities, and for provision of loans to private property owners for energy efficient improvements. Further recommends that a resolution be introduced supporting participation in this joint venture. Fiscal Note: There is a $1.00 for every $5.00 match on the part of the local government. This match may be through either soft coApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4264 A (New) The following application for a "Class C" & Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine License for Peppermint, Thomas J. Holmes, Agent at 515 Sixth Street. (1st District)CommunicationSubject: (New) The following application for a "Class C" & Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine License for Peppermint, Thomas J. Holmes, Agent at 515 Sixth Street. (1st District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 10-26-09: That the application for a "Class C" & Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine License for Peppermint, Thomas J. Holmes, Agent at 515 Sixth Street be approved and the license be issued when the following stipulations have been met: Kitchen has passed inspections and is open, a signed lease with the building owner is presented to the clerks office, and the cameras are installed, working and inspected by a person designated from the City as Mr. Holmes stated on the questionaire. Motion carried. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4331 A Communication from Shawn R. Olley seeking an exchange of land between the Olle Brothers and the City of Racine. The City now uses Olle Brothers property to access the Dog Park.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Shawn R. Olley seeking an exchange of land between the Olle Brothers and the City of Racine. The City now uses Olle Brothers property to access the Dog Park. (Res.09-1785) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 11-09-09: That the item be referred to the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Board for a recommendation and then returned to this committee. Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services 12-09-09: That the request be approved. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 12-21-09: That the request seeking an exchange of land between the Olle Brothers asnd the City of Racine be approved. Fiscal Note: No Cost to the City.ReferredPass Action details Not available
09-4338 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to enter into an agreement with Nielsen, Madsen & Barber SC to prepare plans and specifications for Root River canoe access.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to enter into an agreement with Nielsen, Madsen & Barber SC to prepare plans and specifications for Root River canoe access. (Res.09-1688) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 11-09-09: That the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services be granted permission to enter into an agreement with Nielsen, Madsen & Barber SC to prepare plans and specifications for Root River canoe access. Fiscal Note: Funds are available in account 101-170-5610.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4346 A 2009 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant request by Fire Chief for communications equipment cacheCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Fire Chief requesting permission to apply for and accept a 2009 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant in the amount of $45,000 for establishing a communications equipment cache in Racine County. The Racine Fire Department will be the host agency for this grant. There is no grant match required. Grant Control Number 2009-073. (Res.09-1687) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 11-09-09: Permission be granted for the Fire Chief to apply for a 2009 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant in the amount of $45,000 for establishing a communications equipment cache in Racine County. The Racine Fire Department will be the host agency for this grant. There is no grant match required. Grant Control Number 2009-073. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 11-09-09: That permission be granted for the Fire Chief to apply for a 2009 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant in the amount of $45,000 for establishing a communications equipment cache in Racine County. The Racine Fire Department will be the host agency for Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4354 A New) Application of The Place, LLC., O. Keith Fair, Agent for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License at 509 Sixth Street. (1st District)CommunicationSubject: (New) Application of The Place, LLC., O. Keith Fair, Agent for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License at 509 Sixth Street. (1st District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 11-09-09: That the application of The Place, LLC., O. Keith Fair, Agent for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License at 509 Sixth Street be granted. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4366 A (Direct Referral) Communication from the Purchasing Agent submitting the report of bids received on the sale of abandoned vehicles(November 3, 2009)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Purchasing Agent submitting the report of bids received on the sale of abandoned vehicles(November 3, 2009)Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4401 A City of Racine Comp Plan 2035CommunicationSubject: (Res. 09-1660) A resolution adopting a Comprehensive Plan for the City of Racine: 2035. Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 11-11-09: That the resolution be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4402 A Comp Plan OrdinanceCommunicationSubject: (ZOrd.3-09) An Ordinance adopting a Comprehensive Plan for the City of Racine: 2035. Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 11-11-09: That the ordinance be adopted. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4164 A Submission of O&M and CIP Proposed BudgetsCommunicationSubject: Submittal of the Report of the Finance Committee of the Racine Wastewater Commission Regarding year 2010 Wastewater Utility Operation and Maintenance Budget and the 2010-2014 Capital Improvements Budget Recommending Adoption (Res.09-1690) Recommendation of the Racine Wastewater Commission of 9-29-09: To adopt. Refer to the Finance and Personnel Committee. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-12-09: To adopt and refer to the Committee of the Whole. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 11-11-2009: the 2010 Wastewater Utility Operation & Maintenance Budget and the 2010-2014 Capital Improvements Budget be approved. Fiscal Note: copies of the 2010 Water Utility Operation & Maintenance Budget and the 2010-2014 Capital Improvements Budget, along with their supporting exhibits, are on file in the Office of the Finance Director.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4171 A Finance Committee O&M/CIP Report SubmittalCommunicationSubject: Submittal of the Report of the Finance Committee of the Racine Waterworks Commission Regarding Year 2010 Water Utility Operation and Maintenance Budget and the 2010-2014 Capital Improvements Budget Recommending Adoption (Res.09-1691) Recommendation of the Racine Waterworks Commission of 9-29-09: To adopt. Refer to the Finance and Personnel Committee. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-12-09: To adopt and refer to the Committee of the Whole. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 11-11-2009: the 2010 Water Utility Operation & Maintenance Budget and the 2010-2014 Capital Improvements Budget be approved. Fiscal Note: copies of the 2010 Water Utility Operation & Maintenance Budget and the 2010-2014 Capital Improvements Budget, along with their supporting exhibits, are on file in the Office of the Finance Director.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
09-4275 A Communication from Mayor Dickert submitting the 2010 proposed budgets for the General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Capital Projects Funds, Debt Service, Enterprise Funds, Utilities, and Internal Service FundsCommunicationSubject: Communication from Mayor Dickert submitting the 2010 proposed budgets for the General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Capital Projects Funds, Debt Service, Enterprise Funds, Utilities, and Internal Service Funds. (Res.09-1689) Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 11-11-2009: that the 2010 Proposed General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Capital Projects Funds and five year plan, Debt Service, Enterprise Funds and Internal Funds be amended and adopted as amended. Fiscal Note: The adopted operating budget results in a tax levy of $45,048,267 and a tax rate of $10.8693 based on a total assessed value of taxable general property of $4,144,525,000. The 2010 General Obligation Debt portion of the Five Year Capital Improvement Plan calls for borrowing to provide $8,267,487 in funding for budgeted Capital Projects. Copies of these budgets, the Capital Improvement Plan and supporting documentation are on file in the Office of the Finance Director.Adopted As Amended: Pass Action details Not available
09-4356 A Communication from Mayor Dickert nominating appointments/reappointments to the following committees, boards and/or commissions:CommunicationSubject: Communication from Mayor Dickert nominating appointments/reappointments to the following committees, boards and/or commissions: Lisa Koenen 3500 Partridge Terrace Racine 53404 to the Racine Sister City Planning Council to fill the current vacancy for a 3 year term expiring December the 1st, 2010. Alice Peterson 115 South Indiana Street Racine 53405 to the Racine Sister City Planning Council to fill the current vacancy for a 3 year term expiring December the 1st, 2010. Joan Roehre 700 Grove Ave, Racine 53405 to the Racine Sister City Planning Council to fill the current vacancy for a 3 year term expiring December the 1st, 2011.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1687 A Permission granted to the Fire Chief to apply for 2009 Urban Area Security Initiative GrantResolutionPermission granted to the Fire Chief to apply for 2009 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Resolved, that permission be granted for the Fire Chief to apply for a 2009 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant in the amount of $45,000 for establishing a communications equipment cache in Racine County. The Racine Fire Department will be the host agency for this grant. There is no grant match required. Grant Control Number 2009-073. Fiscal Note: No match is required. A separate communication for acceptance will be submitted if we are successful in obtaining the grant.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1688 A Permission to enter into agreement with Nielsen, Madsen & Barber to prepare plans and specifications for Root River canoe accessResolutionPermission to enter into agreement with Nielsen, Madsen & Barber to prepare plans and specifications for Root River canoe access Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Nielsen, Madsen & Barber SC to prepare plans and specifications for Root River canoe access. Fiscal Note: Funds are available in Account 101-170-5610.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1692 A Permission for Unified School District to close sidewalk fronting McKinley Middle School contingent on signing Hold Harmless AgreementResolutionPermission for Unified School District to close sidewalk fronting McKinley Middle School contingent on signing Hold Harmless Agreement Resolved, that Racine Unified School District be granted permission to close the sidewalk on Rupert Boulevard fronting McKinley Middle School from December 1, 2009 to April 1, 2010 with the requirement that Racine Unified School District holds the City of Racine harmless from any and all injuries caused by conditions of the sidewalk related to this closure and enter into a Hold Harmless Agreement with the City. Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine in granting this permission.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1693 A Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to participate with other Wisconsin governmental agencies in a grant application for stimulus funding for energy savings measuresResolutionMayor and City Clerk be authorized to participate with other Wisconsin governmental agencies in a grant application for stimulus funding for energy savings measures Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to participate with other Wisconsin governmental agencies for the submittal of an EECBG proposal to the Federal government. This grant will be a cooperative venture among a number of Wisconsin governmental entities which will seek a Federal stimulus grant up to $75,000,000.00. Potential purposes for these grant funds are to improve the energy efficiency of government buildings, use of renewable energy at government facilities, and for provision of loans to private property owners for energy efficient improvements. Fiscal Note: There is a $1.00 for every $5.00 match on the part of the local government. This match may be through either soft costs or actual financial contributions.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1694 A Professional Services provided by Industrial Roofing under Contract 56-08 (K8-066), Roof Replacement at Fire Station No. 7, be approved and final payment authorizedResolutionProfessional Services provided by Industrial Roofing under Contract 56-08 (K8-066), Roof Replacement at Fire Station No. 7, be approved and final payment authorized Resolved, that the professional services provided by Industrial Roofing Services, Inc., under Contract 56-08 (K8-066), Professional Services - Roof Replacement at Fire Station No. 7, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $14,000.00. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 08-0988, dated September 2, 2008.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1695 A Professional Services provided by Industrial Roofing under Contract 4-09 (K9-004), Reroof Central Heating Plant, Equipment Maintenance Garage and Tyler-Domer Community Center be approved and final payment authorizedResolutionProfessional Services provided by Industrial Roofing under Contract 4-09 (K9-004), Reroof Central Heating Plant, Equipment Maintenance Garage and Tyler-Domer Community Center be approved and final payment authorized Resolved, that the professional services provided by Industrial Roofing Services, Inc. under 4-09 (K9-004), Professional Services - Reroof Central Heating Plant, Equipment Maintenance Garage and Tyler-Domer Community Center, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $9,400.00. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 09-1192, dated January 20, 2009.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1696 A Work approved under Contract 33-09 (K9-034), Roof Replacement at Fire Station No. 7, Carlson Racine Roofing, and final payment authorizedResolutionWork approved under Contract 33-09 (K9-034), Roof Replacement at Fire Station No. 7, Carlson Racine Roofing, and final payment authorized Resolved, that the work done by Carlson Racine Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. under Contract 33-09 (K9-034), Roof Replacement at Fire Station No. 7, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $136,985.00. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 09-1393, dated May 6, 2009.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1697 A Work approved under Contract 46-09 (K9-047), Roof Replacement at Equipment Maintenance Garage and Central Heating Plant, Carlson Racine Roofing, and final payment authorizedResolutionWork approved under Contract 46-09 (K9-047), Roof Replacement at Equipment Maintenance Garage and Central Heating Plant, Carlson Racine Roofing, and final payment authorized Resolved, that the work done by Carlson Racine Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. under Contract 46-09 (K9-047), Roof Replacement at Equipment Maintenance Garage and Central Heating Plant, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $20,810. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 09-1450, dated June 16, 2009.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1698 A Change Order No. 1 to Contract 31-09 (K9-032), Memorial Hall Exterior Restoration, RAM Construction, be approvedResolutionChange Order No. 1 to Contract 31-09 (K9-032), Memorial Hall Exterior Restoration, RAM Construction, be approved Resolved, that Change Order No. 1 on Contract 31-09 (K9-032), Memorial Hall Exterior Restoration, RAM Construction Services, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the deduct amount of $11,486.50. Fiscal Note: Change Order No. 1 will result in a decrease in contract price.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1699 A Work approved under Contract 31-09 (K9-032), Memorial Hall Exterior Restoration, RAM Construction, and final payment authorizedResolutionWork approved under Contract 31-09 (K9-032), Memorial Hall Exterior Restoration, RAM Construction, and final payment authorized Resolved, that the work done by RAM Construction Services under Contract 31-09 (K9-032), Memorial Hall Exterior Restoration, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $57,838.50. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 09-1489, dated July 7, 2009.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1700 A City deny installation of sidewalks on ARRA State Project ID: 2703-00-00 South Memorial Drive - Chicory Road to City LimitsResolutionCity deny installation of sidewalks on ARRA State Project ID: 2703-00-00 South Memorial Drive - Chicory Road to City Limits Resolved, that the City not install sidewalks along S. Memorial Drive from Chicory Road north to the city limits for the following reasons: A. Lack of continuity. Sidewalks do not exist on Chicory Road north of the city limits nor on S. Memorial Drive. B. Construction of sidewalks exceeds 20% of the project cost. The estimated cost of installing sidewalks is $150,000.00. C. Lack of pedestrians within this industrial park. Fiscal Note: By denying the installation of sidewalk, there will be no cost to the City of Racine.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1701 A Change Order No. 1 to Contract 56-09 (K9-057), Safety Building-EIFS Cladding Project, Camosy, Inc., be approvedResolutionChange Order No. 1 to Contract 56-09 (K9-057), Safety Building-EIFS Cladding Project, Camosy, Inc., be approved Resolved, that Change Order No. 1 to Contract 56-09 (K9-057), Safety Building-EIFS Cladding Project, Camosy, Inc., contractor, as submitted, be approved that will provide a time extension until May 1, 2010 to complete this contract. Fiscal Note: There will be no change in contract price as a result of this change order.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1702 A Change Order No. 2 to Contract 51-09 (K9-052), 2009 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase II, AZAR LLC., be approvedResolutionChange Order No. 2 to Contract 51-09 (K9-052), 2009 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase II, AZAR LLC., be approved Resolved, that Change Order No. 2 to Contract 51-09 (K9-052), 2009 Sidewalk Replacement, Phase II, AZAR LLC, contractor, as submitted, be approved that will provide a time extension until November 13, 2009 to complete this contract. Fiscal Note: There will be no change in contract price as a result of this change order.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1703 A Amendment No. 3 to Contract 10-08 (K8-011), Professional Services-Central Heating Plant Structural Slab and Wall Restoration, Arnold & O'Sheridan, be approvedResolutionAmendment No. 3 to Contract 10-08 (K8-011), Professional Services-Central Heating Plant Structural Slab and Wall Restoration, Arnold & O'Sheridan, be approved Resolved, that Amendment No. 3 to Contract 10-08 (K8-011), Professional Services - Central Heating Plant Structural Slab and Wall Restoration, Arnold & O'Sheridan, Inc., consultant, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $3,200.00. Further resolved, that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 988.220.5030, CHP-Structural Repairs. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1704 A Amendment No. 1 to State Project ID: 2350-13-00/70 - State of Wisconsin DOT and Graef, Inc., for professional services for reconstructing Douglas Avenue to Three Mile Road be approvedResolutionAmendment No. 1 to State Project ID: 2350-13-00/70 - State of Wisconsin DOT and Graef, Inc., for professional services for reconstructing Douglas Avenue to Three Mile Road be approved Resolved, that Amendment No. 1 to State Contract ID: 2350-13-00/70, Douglas Avenue (Hwy. 32), Goold Street to Three Mile Road, Graef, Inc., consultant, be approved in the amount of $208,004.91, with the City's share being $52,001.23 and the State's share being $156,003.68. Further resolved, that funding to defray the cost of the City's share of these professional services be appropriated from Account 989.908.5110, Douglas Avenue - Goold to Three Mile. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1705 A Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into a 2-party agreement with Wisconsin DOT for Construction of Streetscape Elements on State StreetResolutionMayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into a 2-party agreement with Wisconsin DOT for Construction of Streetscape Elements on State Street Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a 2-party agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for Construction of Streetscape Elements on State Street (STH 38) from N. Memorial Drive to LaSalle Street, State Project ID: 2290-12-71, be approved in the amount of $500,000.00 with the City’s share being 20%, or $100,000.00 and the State’s share being 80%, or $400,000.00. Further resolved, that funding to defray the City’s share of this project will be provided in the 2010 Capital Improvement Program. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1706 A Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into a 2-party agreement with Wisconsin DOT for Construction of Streetscape Elements on Seventh StreetResolutionMayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into a 2-party agreement with Wisconsin DOT for Construction of Streetscape Elements on Seventh Street Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a 2-party agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for Construction of Streetscape Elements on Seventh Street (STH 20) from Marquette Street to Main Street, State Project ID: 2440-07-71, be approved in the amount of $625,000.00 with the City’s share being 20%, or $125,000.00 and the State’s share being 80%, or $500,000.00. Further resolved, that funding to defray the City’s share of this project will be provided in the 2010 Capital Improvement Program. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1707 A Permission be granted to waive the fee for the use of Dr. Bryant Center for Wisconsin Thunder Wheelchair Basketball TeamResolutionPermission be granted to waive the fee for the use of Dr. Bryant Center for Wisconsin Thunder Wheelchair Basketball Team Resolved, that permission be granted to waive the fee for the use of Dr. Bryant Community Center three or four times between November 2009 and February 2010 to Wisconsin Thunder Wheelchair Basketball Team, and to work with the Park & Recreation Department for the use of other facilities as well. Fiscal Note: The rental fee for the Dr. John Bryant Center is $64.00 per hour (weekend fee).AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1708 A Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the modified Racine Area Intergovernmental Sanitary Sewer Service, Revenue Sharing, Cooperation and Settlement AgreementResolutionMayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the modified Racine Area Intergovernmental Sanitary Sewer Service, Revenue Sharing, Cooperation and Settlement Agreement Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign the modified Racine Area Intergovernmental Sanitary Sewer Service, Revenue Sharing, Cooperation and Settlement Agreement following Racine Wastewater Commission approval. Fiscal Note: N/AAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1709 A Permission granted to Police Chief to apply for and accept a three year 2010 Beat Patrol GrantResolutionPermission granted to Police Chief to apply for and accept a three year 2010 Beat Patrol Grant Resolved, that permission be granted to the Chief of Police to apply for and accept a three-year 2010 Beat Patrol Grant (Grant Control No. 2009-074). The first year (2010) grant is for $134,927 to be used for two uniformed officers whose primary duty is beat patrol. Fiscal Note: A hard match of $33,976 is required.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1710 A Permission granted for the Director of Parks to apply for a grant from Wisconsin Coastal ManagementResolutionPermission granted for the Director of Parks to apply for a grant from Wisconsin Coastal Management Resolved, that permission be granted for the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services to apply for a grant from Wisconsin Coastal Management (City Grant Control # 2009-072) for North Beach mats. Fiscal Note: There will be a $26,675 match on the part of the City.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1711 A Case No. 08-CV-1599, Clara Bridgeman v City of Racine, et al., be settledResolutionCase No. 08-CV-1599, Clara Bridgeman v City of Racine, et al., be settled Resolved, that the negotiated settlement in the amount of $33,000 in Case No. 08-CV-1599, Clara Bridgeman v. City of Racine, et al., be approved. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds in Account 101.990.5910, Judgments and Claims, for settlement.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1712 A Permission granted to Grants Facilitator to apply for Brownfields Job Training GrantResolutionPermission granted to Grants Facilitator to apply for Brownfields Job Training Grant Resolved, that permission be granted for the Grants Facilitator to apply for the Brownfields Job Training Grant (Grant Control No. 2009-066) through the Environmental Protection Agency. The grant is in the amount of $200,000 over a two year period. Fiscal Note: No hard match is required, however a soft match is recommended.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1713 A Permission granted to Grants Facilitator to apply for U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development 2009 Healthy Home Demonstration Program GrantResolutionPermission granted to Grants Facilitator to apply for U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development 2009 Healthy Home Demonstration Program Grant Resolved, that permission be granted for the Grants Facilitator to apply for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 2009 Healthy Homes Demonstration Program (Grant Control No. 2009-065). The grant is in the amount of $875,000 with a project period of three years. Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1714 A 2010 Operating Plan for Business Improvement District No. 1 - Downtown Racine, be approvedResolution2010 Operating Plan for Business Improvement District No. 1 - Downtown Racine, be approved Resolved, that the Business Improvement District No. 1 - Downtown Racine proposed 2010 Operating Plan and special assessments, as presented, be approved. Fiscal Note: The $208,801 in special assessments will be placed on the 2009 property tax bills.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1715 A Approve the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) BudgetResolutionApprove the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Budget Resolved, that the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) budget as presented, be approved. Fiscal Note: The budget total remains the same with changes between line items for new construction and rehabilitation.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1689 A 2010 Proposed Budgets be approvedResolution2010 Proposed Budgets be approved Resolved, that the 2010 Proposed General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Capital Projects Funds and Five Year Plan, Debt Service, Enterprise Funds and Internal Funds be amended and adopted as amended. Fiscal Note: The adopted operating budget results in a tax levy of $45,048,267 and a tax rate of $10.8693 based on a total assessed value of taxable general property of $4,144,525,000. The 2010 General Obligation Debt portion of the Five Year Capital Improvement Plan calls for borrowing to provide $8,267,487 in funding for budgeted Capital Projects. Copies of these budgets, the Capital Improvement Plan and supporting documentation are on file in the Office of the Finance Director.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1690 A 2010 Wastewater Utility Operation and Maintenance Budget and the 2010-2014 Capital Improvements Budget be approvedResolution2010 Wastewater Utility Operation and Maintenance Budget and the 2010-2014 Capital Improvements Budget be approved Resolved, that the 2010 Wastewater Utility Operation & Maintenance Budget and the 2010-2014 Capital Improvements Budget be adopted. Fiscal Note: Copies of the 2010 Water Utility Operation & Maintenance Budget and the 2010-2014 Capital Improvements Budget, along with their supporting exhibits, are on file in the Office of the Finance Director.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1691 A 2010 Water Utility Operation & Maintenance Budget and the 2010-2014 Capital Improvements Budget be approvedResolution2010 Water Utility Operation & Maintenance Budget and the 2010-2014 Capital Improvements Budget be approved Resolved, that the 2010 Water Utility Operation & Maintenance Budget and the 2010-2014 Capital Improvements Budget be adopted. Fiscal Note: Copies of the 2010 Water Utility Operation & Maintenance Budget and the 2010-2014 Capital Improvements Budget, along with their supporting exhibits, are on file in the Office of the Finance Director.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1716 A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $3,485,000 Waterworks System Mortgage Revenue Bonds AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS AND OTHER DETAILS AND COVENANTS WITH RESPECT THERETOResolutionRESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $2,760,000 Waterworks System Mortgage Revenue Bonds AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS AND OTHER DETAILS AND COVENANTS WITH RESPECT THERETO WHEREAS, the City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin (the "Municipality") owns and operates a Waterworks System (the "System") which is operated for a public purpose as a public utility by the Municipality; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of Section 66.0621 of the Wisconsin Statutes any municipality may, by action of its governing body, provide funds for purchasing, acquiring, leasing, constructing, extending, adding to, improving, conducting, controlling, operating and managing a public utility or to refund obligations issued for such purposes from the proceeds of bonds, which bonds are to be payable only from the revenues received from any source by such utility, including all rentals and fees; and which bonds may be additionally secured by a mortgage lien upon such utility; and WHEREAS, the Municipality has outstanding its Waterworks System Mortgage Revenue Refunding Bonds, dAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.09-1717 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $7,760,000 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS (BUILD AMERICA BONDS-DIRECT PAYMENT)ResolutionRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $7,760,000 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS (BUILD AMERICA BONDS-DIRECT PAYMENT) WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin (the "City") hereby finds and determines that it is necessary, desirable and in the best interest of the City to raise funds for the purpose of paying the cost of refinancing capital expenditures that were financed originally with short-term financing, specifically, the City's Note Anticipation Notes, dated July 27, 2009 (the "Refunded Obligations") (hereinafter the refinancing of the Refunded Obligations shall be referred to as the "Refunding"), and there are insufficient funds on hand to pay said cost; WHEREAS, the Common Council deems it to be necessary, desirable and in the best interest of the City to refund the Refunded Obligations for the purpose of providing permanent financing for the capital expenditures financed by the Refunded Obligations; WHEREAS, cities are authorized by the provisions of Section 67.04, Wisconsin Statutes, to borrow money and issue generalAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Ord.21-09 A Ordinance No. 21-09 To amend Section 2-176 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Boards, Committees, Commissions - Board of Health; Created, appointments, terms of members; secretary.OrdinanceOrdinance No. 21-09 To amend Section 2-176 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Boards, Committees, Commissions - Board of Health; Created, appointments, terms of members; secretary. The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows: Part 1: Section 2-176 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine is hereby amended by changing in the first line, the word "eight" to read "nine"; by changing the fourth sentence to read "Appointments shall be made on the third Tuesday of April of each year." and by changing the fifth sentence to read: "Appointed elected officials shall serve a one-year term and all others shall serve a two-year term." Part 2: This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and the day after publication. Passed by the Common Council: __________________________ Approved: _____________ _________________________ Mayor Attest: _________________________ City Clerk Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available